State Solicitor General: Appellate Strategy Leader

North Dakota Office of Attorney General; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental + Vision option

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

North Dakota Office of Attorney General seeks a Solicitor General to advise the Attorney General on appellate strategy and oversee civil and criminal appeals involving the State. The role includes directing petitions and briefs in ND Supreme Court and federal appellate courts, and presenting oral arguments.

The successful candidate will have ND bar admission or imminent eligibility, extensive appellate experience, and strong leadership, ethics, and research skills, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in North Dakota, or expected admission within 6 months.
• Significant litigation or appellate experience in state or federal courts.
• Experience representing government entities; expertise in constitutional law preferred.
• Exemplary analytical, advocacy, and communication skills; strong leadership.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards; clean discipline record.

Responsibilities

• Advise on appellate strategy for civil and criminal appeals.
• Prepare or oversee petitions, briefs, and related documents in ND courts and federal courts.
• Provide oral argument in appellate cases.
• Collaborate with office leadership and other agencies on significant constitutional issues.

Skills

Appellate litigation

Constitutional law

Oral advocacy

Leadership & management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice in ND

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

North Dakota Office of Attorney General seeks a Solicitor General to advise the Attorney General on appellate strategy and oversee civil and criminal appeals involving the State. The role includes directing petitions and briefs in ND Supreme Court and federal appellate courts, and presenting oral arguments.

The successful candidate will have ND bar admission or imminent eligibility, extensive appellate experience, and strong leadership, ethics, and research skills, with collaboration across